Partly granted
The veteran was granted an initial rating of 80 percent for kidney transplant residuals and temporary total evaluations for hospitalization due to kidney transplant residuals. The veteran was also granted ratings for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and TDIU. However, the veteran was denied a higher rating for dementia with depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, and PTSD.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's medical records and the criteria set forth in VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- kidney transplant residuals, coronary artery disease, dementia with depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, and PTSD, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004017
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